Product Manager in Sport

About the job

Product Manager Sport

What to expect

• Entrepreneurial responsibility for the assigned ranges including sales, margin, contribution margin, budget and pricing strategy across all sales channels (B2B & B2C)

• Strategic development of the range based on market, consumer and sport trends as well as evaluation of new manufacturers, suppliers and competitive sources (grey market sources)

• Independent relationship management and negotiation with manufacturers and suppliers as well as implementation of the procurement strategy in close cooperation with purchasing

• Ensuring economic product availability, efficient ordering processes (pre-order and reorder) and high data quality across all sales channels

• Development of marketing measures together with marketing and sales as well as coordination of internal and external interfaces

• Preparation of relevant reports and manufacturer settlements as well as ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in the responsible product areas

• Independence in strategic project management and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on programmes such as dropshipping, data connections and purchasing tools

What you bring

• Completed basic training with a Federal VET Diploma or equivalent qualification, ideally in trade or e-commerce

• Further training in marketing, product management, purchasing or business administration is an advantage

• 2–3 years of professional experience in product management, category management or purchasing, preferably in e-commerce or sport/lifestyle environment

• Very good analytical skills and enjoyment in deriving concrete recommendations for action from key figures

• Experience in dealing with manufacturers and suppliers as well as strong negotiation skills

• Confident handling of ERP systems, master data management and MS Office

• Knowledge of cross-channel pricing and marketing

• Very good German and good English skills

• You convince through entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, a structured and independent way of working as well as strong communication and team skills. Your passion for sport and digital commerce rounds off your profile

Are you interested or do you have further questions?

Eveline Icobas is happy to assist you with any questions.

eveline.icobas@brackalltron.ch

About us

"Together we shape the trade of tomorrow" Brack.Alltron employs around 1300 people and generates over one billion in sales. The company exists because one person had the courage to find new ways and to follow them. Our success story shows that through each individual, something great is created together and we love our uniqueness. We set ambitious goals, and it is very important to us that we act responsibly, support and challenge each other and enjoy what we do every day.

Our hiring process

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt and within a maximum of 10 working days you will receive feedback on the next steps.
• While you show us your patience, we take personal time to review your application and define the next steps.
• Your documents convince us, then we get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. Then we go into the second interview round where you get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES – we have decided on each other! The employment contract will be sent to you digitally and after signing the contract you will receive access to our internal communication channels and at the same time we prepare your onboarding process.

Benefits

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Rest: At least 5 weeks of holiday, with the possibility of holiday purchase and unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training in our own academy as well as financial participation in external further training.
• Family: 18 weeks paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above statutory – 100% continued salary payment as well as full financing of daily sickness allowance insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial participation in public transport and pool vehicles for business appointments.